Melissa Block
4524 Bucking Bronc Drive, Benbrook, TX.76126
(W) (817) 297-5080; (H) (817) 443-0058; melissablock@sbcglobal.net
Education/Certification
M. Ed. Educational Administration,
Tarleton State University,
Tarleton State University,
Stephenville, TX, 1997
BS Interdisciplinary Studies,
Tarleton State University,
Tarleton State University,
Stephenville, TX, 2002
Superintendent Certificate Texas (In progress)
Principal Certificate Texas
Teacher Certificate Elementary Reading (1-8), Texas
Elementary Math (1-8), Texas
Elementary Self Contained (1-8), Texas
ESL Education ESL Supplemental (1-8), Texas
Administrative Experience
Principal, Bess Race Elementary School,
Crowley Independent School District,
Crowley, TX, 2006-present
§ Implemented CSCOPE curriculum and whole school approach to after-school tutorials in order to improve academic achievement. TEA Recognized Campus 2008-2010
§ Utilized the PDAS system to define and monitor high expectations for staff performance.
§ Analyzed data from a variety of sources to make decisions.
§ Received the Community Builder Award; Sunrise Daylight Lodge No. 1433, Crowley, TX, October 1, 2007.
Assistant Principal, Bess Race Elementary School,
Crowley Independent School District,
Crowley, TX, 2002-2006
· Facilitated effective resolution of conflicts in a timely fashion with students, teachers, and parents.
· Implemented and trained other administrators with the district’s textbook tracking system.
· Established programs to recognize students and staff for their contributions toward achieving goals.
Teaching Experience
Fifth Grade Math and Science Teacher,
Meadowcreek Elementary School, Crowley, TX, 1997-2002
· Facilitated the use and integration of technology to enrich the curriculum.
· Implemented sound, research-based instructional strategies in which multiple opportunities to learn and be successful are available to all students.
· Built relationships and collaborated with colleagues to improve student achievement.
Presentations
- Block, M. (2011, September). How to Teach Like a Champion. Presentation at Bess Race Elementary for Gifted and Talented Professional Development, Crowley, TX.
- Block, M. and Murphy, J. (2010, November-January). Genius Denied. Presentation at Bess Race Elementary for Gifted and Talented Professional Development, Crowley, TX.
- Block, M. (2010, August). Curriculum Development and Implementation based on CSCOPE for Professional Development at Bess Race Elementary, Crowley, TX.
Additonal Training/Professional Development
- CSCOPE Conference, San Antonio, TX, 2011
- Differentiated Instruction: Strategies That Work, Crowley. TX, 2009
- Continuous Improvement, Crowley, TX, 2007
- Capturing Kids' Hearts, Crowley, TX, 2007
- DuPont Training, Crowley, TX, 2002
- New Jersey Writing Project, Crowley, TX, 1998
Professional Affiliations
Texas Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 2008-present
Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association, 2002-present
References
References will be included on the following page, if requested.
9 comments:
Concise. To the point. Some spacing issues at the top, but I am not one to talk. I had some formatting issues as well!, especially when I made changes. Hope you will comment on mine.
I agree. Your vita looks good. The formatting is difficult in HTML. Good luck!
Melissa, ditto on the remarks made by the two gentleman before me. It is to the point and specific. I know the formatting on mine changed when I posted it on my blog as well so just be careful when you have it in your original document and make sure it looks clean and sharp. Good job.
I liked your consise approach to your vita. I also had difficulty with a vita vs a resume.
I have been encouraged to list my references by name in order for potential employers to see the quality of professionals that can speak to my expertise.
Your vita is very nice, please look at mine and comment. One item I placed on mine were some of the professional development sessions that I hosted on my campus. You may want to add those to yours. Overall it looks very nice, I believe we all had spacing issues whenever we copy and pasted to the blogs. Best of luck in your program.
Overall great job on your Vita. I know I will need to revise and edit on my draft. When you get a moment proofread mine and let me know where I need to improve. I could have added more professional development from years back. Thank goodness for the extra eyes.
Great job on your vita. I believe that everyone else has mentioned formatting issues. Overall, good job.
Thank you for the input. I adjusted the top a little, but it is hard to get it to look good on the blog vs. Word. I will be making some changes based on other comments soon. I will work this week to look at your blogs.
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